According to today's announcement, the music festival will be held over two consecutive weekends: April 12, 13, 14 and April 19, 20, 21 in 2013. Advanced passes (including Coachella Purchase Plan tickets) will be on sale starting Thursday, May 17th at 10:00 through May 24.

Not participating in advance sale or payment plans? General on-sale tickets will be available starting early next year.

New to Coachella this year is a ticket price that includes all taxes and fees -- $349 for a GA ticket and $799 for VIP.